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It is located on the seashore, east of Karystos, in order to protect the island from the enemies that arrived from the southeast sea. Built of marble and stone in the 13th century, the two-floor castle with the huge door was a creation of the Venetians and the Franks, who built most of the Greek castles. Its name is Arabic, meaning “seaside...
Rizokastro is located in Aliveri. It is only accessible by 4x4 cars, due to the rough road and the high altitude. It is a Frankish castle, built on the rocks of the cliffs. It used to protect the city from the enemies from the sea, who would face difficulties reaching the city either way, because of the rough ground. During the Greek revolution...
Potiri Castle is located in Avlonari and is a typical Byzantine castle with a church devoted to Virgin Mary, dating back to the era of the Franks. This historic castle was operating from the Byzantine era until the Ottoman occupation. Access is not easy; you have to make a twenty minutes ascent on the path of mountain Oktonia. However, the view...
Kourtroulopyrgos was built in the 13th century by the Venetians in the area of Tharounia. It is a castle at an altitude of 350 meters and has suffered many damages through the years, because of the wars and the sieges. It is easily accessible, but the few ruins that you will find are not representative of the castle that used to exist here.
This 13th century Venetian castle is located in the village of Trachili, at an altitude of 380 meters. It’s oblong and in good condition, accessible by car or on foot. The system of fryctorias (means of communication in Ancient Greece, using two sets of five torches), used during that period in order to transfer the messages from tower to tower...
The remnants of a castle with great history are located in the area of Dragona. The construction of the Coupa Castle started during the 8th century B.C., since it used to be a crowded district in ancient times. The area thrived till the 8th century A.D., when the Arabs arrived and destroyed the wall and the castle. Its name seems funny (“Koupa”...
The Byzantine castle of Agios Georgios was built with clay, lime, tiles and artistry in the 13th century in Kymi, at an altitude of 260 meters above sea level. The castles’ condition is fair, but the location amazes the visitor. On the one side you can see river Apoklistis and on the other side the Aegean Sea. And you’ll be standing up there,...
On the west side of the island you’ll find a castle different from the others. In the 12th century a castle was built in Vasiliko of Evia, in order to protect this rich village from hostile invasions. It’s been built with medieval style, on a central point of the village. It was partially destroyed, but then restored by an organization...
Karambamba Castle is located in Chalkida. It is one of the few castles not built by the Venetians, but by the Turks, during the 17th century. Their aim was to protect Chalkida from the Venetian invaders. The castle hosts many events and concerts from time to time. It is open to the public every day except for Monday and the entrance is free. It...
The Frankish Didima (“Twin”) Castles of Myticas are located just outside Chalkida. They are oblong castles, not in good condition. It’s estimated that they were built around 1200 A.D., like most of the castles in Greece. These towers offered protection from invaders, but were also the observing point where people could observe on the waters of...
Athenian feudal lords built this castle in the area Fylla, just outside Chalkida, in order to get protected by the outraged Evians. The castle overlooks all directions. It once belonged to the family Dalle Carceri and is connected to the name of Likaros, who was a knight, pirate and servant of the family. After the Frankish rule and the various...
You will find this 13th century Venetian castle in Politika of Evia. It is located in the center of the village in fair condition.
This 12th century castle is located in the area called Kleisoura, just before Prokopi. The castle is accessible on foot, through rough paths, the gorge of the area and river of Kireas. Some ruins of the castle and its surrounding have remained after great battles and destructions. It is regarded as one of the most magnificent and important...
Bezas Tower is located just outside Dafnousa. It was built in the 14th century; nowadays it’s abandoned and deserted, in very bad condition.
Something between a tower and a castle is located in the center of the beautiful settlement of Rovies. It was built in the 12th century A.D. by the prince of Achaia William II of Villehardouin. It once operated as an exhibition hall but also as a shelter for the residents of Rovia. Its condition is quite good, despite the harsh circumstances...
You can see the remnants of Fragoula Tower in Aidipsos, near the chapel of Agia Paraskevi. It was built in the 14th century, to become the home of Baroness Petronella Toko. No one can imagine that this deserted building with limestone once used to be a magnificent home.
The most special castle of Evia is located in Oreoi. It is byzantine, situated on an islet, just some meters away from the homonymous beach. On this islet were constructed a little church, a grave and this castle. The castle was built during the Ottoman occupation and the locals say many stories to explain how and why it was built on an islet....
